The Bicycle Thief cocktail is a twist on the classic Negroni, created by Zachary Gelnaw-Rubin and Abraham Hawkins at Dutch Kills. This version substitutes fresh juices with store-bought grapefruit soda, making it simpler to prepare. It combines gin, Campari, and a balance of flavors from sweetness and citrus. San Pellegrino Pompelmo is recommended as the best grapefruit soda, with Jarritos and Squirt as alternatives. Avoid using grapefruit-flavored seltzer due to its insufficient sweetness, which is essential for the drink's enjoyment.
The Bicycle Thief cocktail is a citrusy, low ABV riff on a Negroni, developed at Dutch Kills, featuring gin, Campari, and grapefruit enhancements.
It lightens up with fresh grapefruit juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda, but this version uses store-bought grapefruit soda for convenience.
Testing various grapefruit sodas led to favorites like San Pellegrino Pompelmo, Jarritos, and Squirt, highlighting the importance of sweetness in the drink.
Avoid grapefruit-flavored seltzer for this cocktail iteration, as it lacks the necessary sweetness for the overall flavor profile.
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